Dredging

China has started dredging around the disputed Mischief Reef in the South China Sea, a Philippine navy commander said on Thursday, signalling Beijing may be preparing to expand its facilities in the area.

VietNamNet Bridge – In the past two days, hundreds of people flocked to the headquarters of the authorities of Nghia An commune in Tu Nghia District, central province of Quang Ngai to oppose a company that was dredging the Cua Dai passage business, causing severe coastal erosion.

Le Hoang Quan, chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, on June 13 examined progress of the dredging of Soai Rap River, which will play a significant role in development of the seaport system in the City.

Vessels forced to collect the mud they had sneakily dumped back into the Thi Vai River after dredging it. Three boat captains and four companies were fined VND360 million (US$17,196) for their violations.